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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Metz to Cologne
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Metz to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Cologne will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Metz for Cologne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 7 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Metz to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Metz to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 209 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Metz to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Cologne coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:55 Metz, Gare routière | 8h15 | 05:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 00:30 Metz | 6h50 | 07:20 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Metz to Cologne
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Buses from Metz to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 209 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 209 km |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Metz to CologneYou can travel by bus between Metz to Cologne with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Metz to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metz to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Metz and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 5, 11 Train: TER
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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